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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #12)

Jeff Kinney
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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #12)

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Published in 2017

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Jeff Kinney

The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #12)

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction

Setting

Tropical Resort • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

The Getaway by Jeff Kinney follows the misadventures of a person named Greg Heffley and his family as they go on a vacation during the holiday season. Despite high hopes for relaxation, the trip quickly descends into chaos as things go awry. This book is part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

70,548 ratings

88%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeff Kinney’s The Getaway continues the humorous and engaging style of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, delighting fans with its witty illustrations and relatable family dynamics. While some readers appreciate the laugh-out-loud moments and consistent charm, others find the plot predictable and less innovative compared to earlier books. Overall, it's an entertaining addition but may not stand out in the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #12)?

A reader who would enjoy The Getaway by Jeff Kinney is typically aged 8-12, appreciates humorous, illustrated narratives, and enjoys relatable, everyday mishaps. Similar to fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series or Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce, they seek lighthearted, engaging storytelling that blends comic-style visuals with playful prose.

4.5

70,548 ratings

88%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction

Setting

Tropical Resort • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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